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198plus · 01-24-2013, 11:57 AM

I like the long body lines of the fleetsides, just seems to be much sleeker.

theastronaut · 01-24-2013, 11:57 AM

Stepside beds just look out of place when viewed from the rear- the cab looks so much bigger than the bed. The older trucks (pre '60) didn't have that problem since the cabs were smaller. The proportions just don't look right to me on the newer 60-66's.

Fleetside beds fit the proportions of the cab much better since they're the full width to match the cab.

racecougar · 01-24-2013, 12:11 PM

I'm partial to the fleetsides myself, but the stepsides do look good with a ton of tire under them.

**LostMy65** · 01-24-2013, 01:14 PM

Again, I like both the stepsides and the fleetsides equally.
I actually think the stepside bed looks better and blends nicer on our trucks than it did on pre 60 years.

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Now these look rad:

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Grizz1963 · 01-24-2013, 01:28 PM

I prefer step in pre-60 but in the '60s my preference for ownership is Fleetside.

That said, a Prostreet Step cannot be beaten.

glos55 · 01-24-2013, 03:50 PM

You know guys.......this could go on forever

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-24-2013, 03:59 PM

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67swb72klb · 01-24-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by glos55

You know guys.......this could go on forever

and you know it will

Wazup · 01-24-2013, 04:08 PM

I just think the Fleetside looks slick ....

**LostMy65** · 01-24-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by glos55

You know guys.......this could go on forever

Let's put a stop to it and change the thread to green vs blue.

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glos55 · 01-25-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Let's put a stop to it and change the thread to green vs blue.

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Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

theastronaut · 01-25-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Let's put a stop to it and change the thread to green vs blue.

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But... Umm.... Uhhh... What if I don't like green OR blue?

I think we need a red vs black thread instead.

Anti-Ricer · 08-23-2013, 05:36 PM

I like fleet but ended up with a step.when I was young I only liked step but now I like how sleek the fleet side is and when you lower them wow.swapping beds is going to be one of my mods
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**TJ's Chevy** · 08-23-2013, 06:16 PM

My favorites are the short fenderside and wideside, but I love the looks of the 9 foot stepside bed. Also like the 8 foot wideside.

donthekawguy · 08-23-2013, 06:20 PM

I like the fleetside better. It's just me.

NCD1966 · 08-24-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Let's put a stop to it and change the thread to green vs blue.

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what if you like blue and green and your truck is a stepside that you painted green but originally wanted blue

Ahh the maddness

actually thats what happpend to my truck

**joedoh** · 08-24-2013, 05:26 PM

fleet.

and even the earlier trucks I like the fleet. if I could find a big back window farm truck and a gmc fleet bed I would have my next project started.

endlessearth · 08-24-2013, 05:53 PM

I like the looks of a bagged short Stepside a lot. I also think that Stepside trucks look more retro than the fleetside trucks. If I could have two trucks I would be looking for a short step next to go with my long fleet.

oem4me · 08-24-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

It's like saying you like a certain type of woman or man if it applies. I find the differences to be very interesting and enjoyable, sometimes it's nice to have a change of pace...Vernski

Hmm... Hey Vernski, regarding the above quote - you talkin' about enjoying women AND men, or steps and fleets? ...not that there's anything wrong with that. lol.
P.S. - You gotta love replies to posts that are years old.

*Sharps40* · 08-24-2013, 06:46 PM

Fleetsides are pretty but Stepsides are Gods own Truck Design and if they were any better he'd-a kept em in Heaven for Himself!

jonathan-m · 08-24-2013, 10:12 PM

My biggest complaints with the stepside is the awkward rear proportions, and bumper placement. Oh and it's a pain if you want to haul anything in the little bed. It did okay bringing home the fleet bed I found many years ago though.

mano · 08-24-2013, 10:43 PM

I have always been a die hard fleet guy, but I bought a step and there growing on me. lol

**joedoh** · 08-25-2013, 12:13 AM

those chrome nissan 720 wheels are pimptacular.

franken · 08-25-2013, 01:08 AM

For an LWB, the only answer is fleet. For SWB, both look great.
As far as getting in the bed, grab the bedrail, put a foot on the top of a tire and get in.

Vernski · 08-25-2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Hmm... Hey Vernski, regarding the above quote - you talkin' about enjoying women AND men, or steps and fleets? ...not that there's anything wrong with that. lol.
P.S. - You gotta love replies to posts that are years old.

There was a lady who made a reply, nothing homo going on here my friend. But I can see how you might miss-construe what I typed. For the record I am a shlong bed fan but in the ladies dept. I like them big, little, short or tall and as long as they don't need a sack..Vernski

01-24-2013, 11:57 AM	#51
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01-24-2013, 11:57 AM	#52
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,870	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside Stepside beds just look out of place when viewed from the rear- the cab looks so much bigger than the bed. The older trucks (pre '60) didn't have that problem since the cabs were smaller. The proportions just don't look right to me on the newer 60-66's. Fleetside beds fit the proportions of the cab much better since they're the full width to match the cab. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

01-24-2013, 12:11 PM	#53
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 999	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside I'm partial to the fleetsides myself, but the stepsides do look good with a ton of tire under them. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

01-24-2013, 01:14 PM	#54
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,507	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside Again, I like both the stepsides and the fleetsides equally. I actually think the stepside bed looks better and blends nicer on our trucks than it did on pre 60 years. . . Now these look rad: Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-24-2013, 01:28 PM	#55
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,499	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside I prefer step in pre-60 but in the '60s my preference for ownership is Fleetside. That said, a Prostreet Step cannot be beaten.

01-24-2013, 03:50 PM	#56
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside You know guys.......this could go on forever __________________ LIFE IS SHORT HAVE FUN

01-24-2013, 03:59 PM	#57
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck-Rabbit Season Duck Season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-k5J4RxQdE Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 01-25-2013 at 12:44 PM.

01-24-2013, 04:08 PM	#59
Wazup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: GA Mountains Posts: 22	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside I just think the Fleetside looks slick ....

08-23-2013, 05:36 PM	#63
Anti-Ricer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: lenoir city Posts: 112	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside I like fleet but ended up with a step.when I was young I only liked step but now I like how sleek the fleet side is and when you lower them wow.swapping beds is going to be one of my mods Posted via Mobile Device

08-23-2013, 06:16 PM	#64
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside My favorites are the short fenderside and wideside, but I love the looks of the 9 foot stepside bed. Also like the 8 foot wideside. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-23-2013, 06:20 PM	#65
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,127	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside I like the fleetside better. It's just me. __________________ 66 shorty

08-24-2013, 05:26 PM	#67
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,754	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside fleet. and even the earlier trucks I like the fleet. if I could find a big back window farm truck and a gmc fleet bed I would have my next project started. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-24-2013, 05:53 PM	#68
endlessearth Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 373	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside I like the looks of a bagged short Stepside a lot. I also think that Stepside trucks look more retro than the fleetside trucks. If I could have two trucks I would be looking for a short step next to go with my long fleet.

08-24-2013, 06:46 PM	#70
Sharps40 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: here Posts: 2,408	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside Fleetsides are pretty but Stepsides are Gods own Truck Design and if they were any better he'd-a kept em in Heaven for Himself!

08-24-2013, 10:12 PM	#71
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside My biggest complaints with the stepside is the awkward rear proportions, and bumper placement. Oh and it's a pain if you want to haul anything in the little bed. It did okay bringing home the fleet bed I found many years ago though. __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it



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08-24-2013, 10:43 PM	#72
mano Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 198	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside I have always been a die hard fleet guy, but I bought a step and there growing on me. lol

08-25-2013, 12:13 AM	#73
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,754	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside those chrome nissan 720 wheels are pimptacular. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-25-2013, 01:08 AM	#74
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,058	Re: Stepside vs Fleetside For an LWB, the only answer is fleet. For SWB, both look great. As far as getting in the bed, grab the bedrail, put a foot on the top of a tire and get in.

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